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Chatham, Kent
Joined September 2011
Stay afloat with The Historic Dockyard Chatham's latest news and events on our website: thedockyard.co.uk/
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Join us at Mission Christmas: Elf Academy to learn about toy-making, present-wrapping, and meet our naughty elf, Jingle! 🎁 Graduate as a real Elf Apprentice and enjoy a special visit from Father Christmas with a gift for your little ones 🎅 Book now 👉 bit.ly/CHDT_Mission-Christma…
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Today, we gathered at the National Destroyer Memorial to honour and remember those who have served in our armed forces. Led by Reverend Mark Jackson, the Armistice Day Service was a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made for our freedom. WE WILL REMEMBER THEM 🌟 #LestWeForget
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🎥 Watch some of the incredible highlights of the first day of Salute to the ‘40s Tickets are still available for today, either online or on the door.🎶🪖 Join us for another amazing day: bit.ly/Salutetothe40s #salutetothe40s #vintagefestival
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Last night it was an absolute pleasure to host the @BBCRadioKent Make a Difference Awards. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees ✨ Find out more here: bbc.in/3Thmxty
Last night was BBC Radio Kent's Make a Difference Awards, celebrating some of our local heroes!   Find out all about our winners below👇
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Tickets for Medway Gaming Festival are available to buy on the door. Online ticketing has closed for the event.
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Medway Gaming Festival level one completed. Day two is loading... 🎮 🎥 Watch some of incredible highlights of the first day. Tickets are still available for today, either online or at the gate. 🎫 Book now: bit.ly/CHDT_MedwayGaming2024 #mgf #mgf2024 #medwaygamingfestival
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Who is looking forward to the return of Bridgerton today? 👑 Those of you with a keen eye should have spotted some of our iconic backdrops in season 1. How many can you spot? Find out more 👉 bit.ly/44MwnIn #bridgerton #netflix #throwbackthursday #thedockyard
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Join us this half term for an unforgettable family-fun experience, ‘The Brave and The Waves’, a theatrical journey of courage and kindness. 🌊 📅25 May to 2 June 2024 🎟️Included in your standard Dockyard ticket 👉 More info: bit.ly/CHDT_The-Brave-and-Th… #HalfTerm #TheDockyard
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We are excited to announce that The Historic Dockyard Chatham will be hosting this year’s celebration of Armed Forces Day on 29 June 2024. 🎖 🎟️ FREE tickets will be available soon. Find out more here 👉 bit.ly/3QRt1yn #ArmedForcesDay #Medway
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The Learning Team are excited to be at the 'Living Land' exhibition at the Kent Showground today. They're all set to engage hundreds of visiting pupils with a fascinating hands-on demonstration about ropemaking at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. Come say hello 👋 #LivingLand
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Get ready, wrestling fans!🤼‍♂️💥 UKPW is bringing a thrilling wrestling extravaganza to Medway Gaming Festival on 15-16 June. Ahead of WWE WrestleMania, tell us your dream match that you would like to see at The Dockyard? #UKPW #MedwayGamingFestival #WrestleManiaXL #WWE #CHDT
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Today is World Autism Awareness Day 🫶 We are pleased to continue our relaxed openings in support of visitors with autism and learning disabilities. Our next relaxed opening afternoon is on 9 April 2024: bit.ly/4aisOvx #WorldAutismAwarenessDay
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On this day in 1984, the Royal Navy locked the gates of Chatham Dockyard for the final time. Out of the ashes of the closure rose the Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust. Read the full timeline of the closure and the development of the Trust: bit.ly/CHDT_Dockyard-40 #Dockyard40
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Stormy Stan had a fun-packed first day at The Dockyard. Look out for him across the Easter weekend and selected dates in April ⚓🛟 Embark on an exciting @RNLI rescue mission with Stormy Stan’s Chatham Challenge. Find out more and book your tickets 👉 bit.ly/3IPxjBM
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Today we had the privilege of hosting the signing ceremony of @RNLI's 200th Anniversary Pledge Scroll at the RNLI Historic Lifeboats Collection. The pledge promises a commitment to saving everyone they can, without judgment. More: bit.ly/49ggjzi #RNLI #RNLI200
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Follow @MGF_Dockyard to stay up to date with Medway Gaming Festival news and developments. #Gaming #Gamingfestival
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Fish Friday Offer 🐟🍟 For one day only, this Friday – dive into our favourite Beer Battered Fish ‘n’ Chips at the Mess Deck Restaurant for just £8.50. And remember, you don’t need a Historic Dockyard ticket to access the restaurant, so come on in! Take away also available.
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Happy Pancake Day 🥞 Head to the Mess Deck Restaurant to try our selection of delicious pancakes. #pancakeday #pancakes #shrovetuesday #historicdockyardchatham #medway #chatham
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Our CAVALIER Crew Challenge continues throughout half term 📣 Test your communication skills in our Signalling Activity 🪢 Learn to tie knots in our Handling Cargo Session 🧭 Call directions to the helm as you sit in the Captain’s Chair  Find out more: bit.ly/CHDT_February_Half-Te…
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